Cracks in walls

[stompe]

Can anyone tell me how to fill cracks in walls. I think they are called settlement cracks and I have tried the likes of polyfilla and such but eventually they do reappear. Is there a permanent solution to this? Thanks in anticipation.

[weeal]

It can take up to a year for settlement if its a new build and these fine cracks are not covered in the snagging list. It should settle after a while, if its more severe contact your Builder.
You covered by an NHBC 10-year warranty?

[stompe]

Weeal its an older Property there only about 2mm wide but visible under wallpaper which is annoying Hi sexy x

[weeal]

Not settlement cracks in the way I understood then - sorry.

Try this
http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/settlemen t.htm

[beejay1124]

permanent solution stompe-- chip off all existing plaster on the wall and replaster

[stompe]

Thanks guys i shall investigate Further think BJs might be the answer!

[weeal]

Good luck

[The Builder]

just seen this Stompey..............assuming these cracks don't go right through to the outside...............take a bit of the plaster off on a crack, to see if the masonry underneath is also cracked in the same place...............

[stompe]

Cheers Builder will Do

[stompe]

If the masonry is sound, then do I just plaster the crack and this will solve the problem? Is polyfilla the best thing to use or would you recommend something else? cheers

[The Builder]

if the wall behind is cracked, then it suggests a bit of settlement has taken place over the (many) years. Nothing unusual in that.................just patch the plaster if it's not too bad - otherwise as beejay says......replaster the affected area.
The important thing to remember with settlement is that it isn't so important that it's taken place - that's quite usual (historic)............ but that it isn't still happening......... just keep an eye on it over time.............

[stompe]

Thanks The Builder Youve Helped